The Goons (E/D) #34: Because They Mess Up Everything at First but Get Way Better with Practice

Welcome to the Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti Appreciation Thread!

This is the place for shippers of one of the best couples in Point Place, Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti.
During their seven seasons on the show, Eric and Donna are as sweet and endearing as ever. Eric may have
left for Africa, but his heart will always be in Point Place, with the only girl he's ever loved. Upon Eric's return
from Africa, he and Donna kissed, and we trust they're happily married with their red-headed kids
running around.

1. Because you never forget your first love, so why lose them?
2. Because she chose him.
3. Because love is better than cake.
4. Because best friends make the best lovers.
5. Because she wears the pants.
6. Because he went to California for her
7. Because she talked to Red for him
8. Because he's not her second choice.
9. Because after seeing him with that cow she wants to marry him even more.
10. Because closet sex is best.
11. Because car sex wasn't good enough for them anymore.
12. Because table sex is even better.
13. Because over "100 times" wasn't enough.
14. Because playing house is fun
15. Because Eric has made everything and every place Donna's ever been better.
16. Because Donna makes Eric eat dirt and he likes it.
17. Because Donna is willing to have Red as a Father-in-Law.
18. Because Eric loves Donne in spite of her inherited bad taste.
19. Because she didn't wear a bra to make it easier for him
20. Because it's more convenient since they are neighbors
21. Because he's Bond and she's his Bond Girl
22. Because she loves his little butt.
23. Because size does not matter with either of them.
24. Because 5 minutes is four more than they need.
25. Because season four sucked without them together.
26. Because HELLO, they are ADORABLE!
27. Because they will forever be first loves
28. Because they are "The Perfect Couple."
29. Because the 'scrawny little neighbor boy' was willing to engage in criminal acts for the 'saucy red-head next door'.
30. Because you can never forget your first time.
31. Because Eric is not a cheater.
32. Because they are so mom and dad.
33. Because they would make beautiful kids.
34. Because it's always best when you marry your best friend.
35. Because Eric skipped school to be with her.
36. Because there is one person for everyone, for Donna that person is Eric.
37. Because Donna gave Eric his first wedgie.
38. Because they did not "do it" till it was the perfect moment for both of them.
39. Because him being so good makes her hot.
40. Because she made him play Basketball in his underwear.
41. Because Eric would NEVER cheat on Donna.
42. Because Donna kissed Eric in The Pilot.
43. Because he was there.
44. Because they are perfect without being perfect.
45. Because she'd kiss him but she's afraid that his hat might attack her.
46. Because his guardian angel even knows they are meant to be.
47. Because even Laurie knows they'd be a good couple.
48. Because he's willing to wait for her.
49. Because he can deal with Bob.
50. Because "he's a good kid".
51. Because she still loves him after he went to the bathroom.
52. Because he ate the Chicken Pinciotti.
53. Because it's about time!
54. Because he took losing like a man from her.
55. Because she whispered good night to him when he came to her.
56. Because she always stands by him, even when he's being a dumbass.
57. Because they're what love is made of.
58. Because they'll last forever.
59. Because sometimes love is just laying on the Vista Cruiser together.
60. Because they both love the Packers.
61. Because they've known each other forever.
62. Because if they weren't together he just has two words for her. Donna Kelso.
63. Because Eric rode her ten miles to school on his bike.
64. Because for once they didn't listen to Red.
65. Because Donna's Wonder Woman and Eric's Superman
66. Because there's a whole world out there just waiting for them.
67. Because Donna gave Eric a candle.
68. Because they're the first thing we think of when we hear 'true love'.
69. Because he doesn't always need to get her an iced tea to be hot.
70. Because they're worth it.
71. Because in the third season she said 'when' they get married, not 'if'.
72. Because there was something in the air that night...
73. Because they christened the couch in the basement.
74. Because he loved her uniform.
75. Because of all the sexual tension between them when they're not together.
76. Because 'meant to be' will always apply to them.
77. Because she loves him even when he's a dillhole.
78. Because he's so tiny!
79. Because they still gotta do the trampoline thing!
80. Because he held her hair back when she was .....and she missed his shoes. Almost.
81. Because they just get better as time goes on.
82. Because they're finally engaged!
83. Because even Schotzie celebrated.
84. Because they've been playing games their whole lives.
85. Because she delivers.
86. Because he always makes her feel better.
87. Because why else would we watch? Jackie and Hyde pale in comparison.
88. Because they won't ever give up on each other, and what they have.
89. Because they're more commited than ever.
90. Because he makes her laugh, and gets her jokes
91. Because they're happy.
92. Because they give new meaning to the word 'forever'.
93. Because they can solve almost any problem in 23 minutes.
94. Because Donna gives Eric confidence.
95. Because Eric will always care about her, no matter what.
96. Because even while they were broken up, they couldn't keep their hands off each other.
97. Because they are the epitome of awesome.
98. Because they don't even need cushions.
99. Because they are ERIC AND DONNA!
100. Because they love each other, and they always will.
101. Because they're always hanging out around here, somewhere.
102. Because they can always forgive.
103. Because they can't live without each other.
104. Because she loves making out with him.
105. Because it's more than just a high school romance.
106. Because she looks hot when she comes over.
107. Because they don't know where they'll go next.
108. Because Eric's advice is better than Casey's.
109. Because they just.....click.
110. Because they never run out of stuff to talk about.
111. Because she was the first one he told Jackies secret to.
112. Because she always gives him his 'Eric Time'.
113. Because he lets her have the covers.
114. Because they're just two crazy kids, growing up together.
115. Because we can wonder where they are now.
116. Because they'll always be the kids, the high school sweethearts.
117. Because they can always pull through.
118. Because she bought him an ugly ring.
119. Because he pretended to like it.
120. Because they make fun of the Brady's.
121. Because they can still be complete idiots around each other, even after all these years.
122. Because screwing up is his nature. And still loving him is her's.
123. Because they go at it like rabbits who've just gotten outta prison.
124. Because she let him back in the sleeping bag.
125. Because potty IS a funny sound!
126. Because she loves it when he does THAT.
127. Because she can kick his ass.
128. Because he knows it.
129. Because she secretly loves his Spiderman sheets.
130. Because they can just cuddle.
131. Because they're making memories, here!
132. Because they'll be okay....
133. Because ERIC LOVES DONNA, ERIC LOVES DONNA!
134. Because they're in love.
135. Because she realized a future for herself without him would break her heart.
136. Because they're alright!
137. Because they fit so well together.
138. Because they're so good for each other.
139. Because sometimes true love can't wait.
140. Because he's the one, and so is she.
141. Because they said they'd be together, and now they're together.
142. Because they are SOO STUPID!
144. Because Mrs. Forman's feeling dirty!
145. Because everyone's so happy for them she got a free pretzel.
146. Because he zipped their sleeping bags together, to make one.
147. Because they have potential.Whereas Hyde and Jacks'll be a success if they stay outta jail.
148. Because they can still wrestle on the floor.
149. Because with her help he can lift the Thanksgiving turkey.
150. Because they're miserable without each other.
151. Because they've finally stopped fighting it.
152. Because they'd be the best parent's ever.
153. Because she pulled him up when he fell off the water tower.
154. Because he's not always a jackass.
155. Because they never say never.
156. Because they need each other.
157. Because we love cake too!
158. Because we already know that we'll cry at their wedding.
159. Because she couldn't leave him again.
160. Because we all cheered when she stayed.
161. Because they'll prove everyone wrong.
162. Because they're willing to do whatever it takes for them to be together.
163. Because whatever it takes, it's worth it.
164. Because they've known each other since they were practically kids.
165. Because they know all the good stuff. And all the not-so-good stuff.
166. Because she can't imagine feeling about anyone else the way she feels about him.
167. Because he loves her. He always loved her.
168. Because they made the promise, that no matter what happens, good or bad, they will always love each other.
169. Because he could've had her when she was four. (Or seven, or one... whatever!)
170. Because she was willing to wrestle Shelly for him.
171. Because we instantly hate anyone who comes between them. (Especially Casey)
172. Because Eric will kick anyone's ass who makes Donna cry.
173. Because Eric's the only one who can make her cry.
174. Because they're still having fun.
175. Because for them, it's all brand new.
176. Because of that great spooning scene in 'Sleepover'.
177. Because they still make out on the hood of the car.
178. Because she loves him even after she saw his naked baby pictures!
179. Because they're like a celebrity couple.
180. Because they are Eric and Donna.
181. Because he reads her body like Braille.
182. Because Eric is a different person under the sheets.
183. Because they both have a plan.
184. Because No means No.
185. Because Eric know's she jiggles like two perfectly filled water balloons.
186. Because Eric know's "She's a Lady."
187. Because they had radio sex.
188. Because they will always have California.
189. Because she could have made him stay with sex.
190. Because they still sit on the couch together.
191. Because Aunt Donna and Uncle Eric want to..do it.
191. Because once a week isn't enough.
192. Because she is still his girlfriend.
193. Because everyone needs a 'study' break.
194. Because Africa cannot stop True Love.
195. Because her force field was down.
196. Because he made her first lieutenant.
197. Because he sent her a postcard with monkeys on it.
198. Because they're still bananas over each other.
199. Because she's turning hot guys in bars down.
200. Because they're a couple of love chickens.
201. Because they have their whole lives to spend together.
202. Because she wasn't going to burn his picture.
203. Because out of sight doesn't mean out of mind.
204. Because Donna mentions Eric too much not to still care about him.
205. Because we found Eric and Donna in the future.
206. Because Donna took sexy pictures for Eric.
207. Because Eric obviously wrote that letter when he was high.
208. Because a cupcake with a candle beats a party anyday.
209. Because EVERYONE knew it was meant to be.
210. Because he came back to her...again!

50 New Reasons Why We Love Eric and Donna

1. They're really playful with each other.
2. They think they're the perfect couple.
3. They've been in love since they were 6.
4. They want to exchange buckets of chicken at their wedding.
5. Eric didn't know how he could say he hated the man-ring Donna got him when he loves her so much.
6. He wanted to be there for her when her parents were having issues.
7. Because Donna kissed him on the car.
8. Because Donna decides to stay in Point Place to be with Eric instead of moving to Madison for school.
9. Donna supported Eric when his grandma Bernice died.
10. Donna couldn't leave Eric for college.
11. Eric both tried to protect Donna from Casey and to let Donna be happy with Casey.
12. Donna gave Eric confidence to stand up to Red.
13. They were going to move in together.
14. Donna helped Eric feel better about walking in on his parents having sex.
15. They were cute shopping for apartments together.
16. Eric went to California to get Donna back.
17. Eric and Donna banded together while Red did everything he could to end their engagement.
18. Donna forgave Eric when he took off before the wedding.
19. No matter how angry they got, they always listened to each other at the end.
20. They know each other well after being friends and neighbors since they were very young
21. They just couldn't resist the drive-in.
22. They were nervous about going to the drive-in.
23. They were excited about picking out a Madison apartment together.
24. They ran to each other on the beach.
25. Eric respected Donna's pace when their relationship added the physical/sexual element.
26. Eric was still protective over Donna, even when she was with Casey.
27. Donna supported Eric when he decided to put off college and stay home after Red's heart attack.
28. Eric attempted to go to Casey and stand up for Donna.
29. Eric and Donna showed solidarity to each other when their parents learned they were having sex.
30. Donna let Eric sell her engagement ring so he could pay for his year off.
31. Eric's proposal was very romantic.
32. Eric reads Donna's body like braille.
33. Donna forgave Eric for reading her diary.
34. They were good friends before they started dating.
35. Eric took off his underwear in his driveway to prove to Donna he wasn't a prude.
36. Because Eric took the fall for Donna's cigarette.
37. Donna did her best to help Eric with his essay when he had little time to write it.
38. Because Donna attempted to stand up to Red about her and Eric getting married.
39. Donna rolled her tongue in Eric's mouth during a kiss after Jackie told her about the technique.
40. Eric was determined to get a job to pay for the wedding.
41. Eric and Donna decided to stop keeping score while playing basketball (and other games).
42. They're cute when they wrestle.
43. Donna always came over to the Formans' for dessert on Thanksgiving.
44. They've been through a lot together over the years.
45. They tried to play house while Donna's parents were out of town.
46. Eric and Donna danced together in the Formans' driveway.
47. Eric was afraid to go to the bathroom in Donna's house.
48. Eric was willing to stop looking at porn for Donna.
49. Donna was willing to buy Eric a milkshake and a playboy.
50. They were the emotional core of the entire series.[/SIZE]

Drops of Jupiter
The year is 1984. Eric never returned from Africa.
Instead he wrote a bestselling novel about the friends
and family he left behind. When he finally returns
to Point Place, he finds that things are very
different from how he left them.

Reflections Through the Glass
Six months after Chicago, Hyde no longer believes in love...
or in Jackie, Donna's no longer speaking to Eric, Kelso's
confused about his whole life, and Fez has gone missing.
The only way back may be to leave it all behind.

Beneath a Shattered Sky
Jackie grows strange with Hyde's ring finally on her finger,
and Hyde must discover why before it destroys them both.
A Forman family secret may hold the key, but the
revelation thrusts Eric and Donna into peril. The threat
to them all stretches far beyond Point Place, conspiring
to put an end to true love ... everywhere.

Halloween Is Over
Eric wants to be scared for Halloween, really scared.
Donna proposes a contest, and all their friends are in.
But can Hyde and Jackie's renewed relationship
withstand the test? Can Donna and Kelso ignore
their impulses? Will Fez and Eric even survive?

Stories by other authors.

The Journey by Marla's Lost
They were two souls that were destined to be together.
Sometimes it's not always the destination but the
journey that makes you who you become.

Season 8 Redo by tanith95
A new, happy version of the end of Season 7
and all of Season 8. Eric/Donna and Jacki/Hyde
never break up. Forget about Eric and Kelso
leaving. It doesn't happen here!